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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-C3 was introduced 20 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony S2000

 NEX-C3 S2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony NEX-C3

 S2000 NEX-C3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony S2000

 NEX-C3 S2000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the S2000.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and S2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern NEX-C3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony S2000
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
does not have image stabilization
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
Sports photography with Sony S2000
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
Vlogging with Sony S2000
27
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1083 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $343 $225